Watchlist: Kannada audiences gear up for big star movies in August

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By South First Desk

31/07/2023

The Kannada film industry is back on track with two box-office hits in 2023 — Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare and Kousalya Supraja Rama. Let’s review new releases for August.

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Actor Komal Kumar will return with the sequel to his hit film Namo Bhootatma, a horror comedy released in 2014. It is scheduled to release on 4 August.

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The director revealed that like the first part, the sequel won’t be a horror flick but would have different flavours — comedy and a surprise element for the audience.

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Breaking away from her onscreen “pretty” image, Shanvi Srivastava tried her hands at martial arts, to pack a few punches at the baddies in her upcoming Kannada release Baang.

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It is directed by Sree Ganesh Parashuram. Shanvi Srivastava will feature alongside singer-composer Raghu Dixit and Shravya in the film. It is releasing on 18 August.

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Kshetrapathi, which means farmer in Sanskrit, is directed by engineer-turned-filmmaker Srikant Katagi. The film starring Naveen Shankar highlights the agrarian crisis.

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He is paired opposite Archana Jois of KGF (2018) fame. Ravi Basrur of KGF fame composed the music. The film is hitting the marquee on 18 August.

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Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017)-fame actor cum director Raj B Shetty’s next venture Toby is ready for release on 25 August.

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It is directed by debutant Basil Alchakkal. The revenge drama written for the screen by Raj B Shetty will feature him in the lead.

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